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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.39, 4,555.95 and 1,809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.39, 4,555.95 and 1,809.27 is: 2,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.39 : 4,555.95 = 1,809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.39/4,555.95 = 1,809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.39x = 4,555.95 × 1,809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.39x = 8,242,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,969.24/3,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.82

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